deterrence

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The moves also are convincing Arab states they might need to deliver some punishment to re-establish deterrence, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

The UK has operated continuous at-sea deterrence since 1969, with first Polaris and then Trident missiles stored on and launched from nuclear-powered submarines with the capacity to remain submerged at sea for months.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Since 1969, the UK has operated continuous at-sea deterrence, with first Polaris and then Trident missiles stored on and launched from nuclear-powered submarines with the capacity to remain submerged at sea for months.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Prosecuting violators is good for deterrence, and vigilance is important.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

What is often called the strategy of nuclear deterrence is remarkable for its reliance on the behavior of our nonhuman ancestors.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan